as in to revisit
to think about again especially in order to change or improve
The director reimagined the classic movie for a new generation.
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City planners and developers need to think beyond traditional development models and reimagine downtown in a way that builds on our strengths — a place where development supports community, character, and nature — while fostering economic growth and addressing housing.
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Rodney Milton, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Comments Mara Brock Akil reimagines Judy Blume’s 1975 novel Forever with a new Netflix series, streaming now.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Federal and local regulators would also need to radically reimagine traffic logistics and safety rules to accommodate what would essentially be a new dimension of navigation.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
From captivating audiences as Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory to reimagining a classic with Night Court, Melissa Rauch’s career is nothing short of dynamic.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Rodney Milton, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Comments Mara Brock Akil reimagines Judy Blume’s 1975 novel Forever with a new Netflix series, streaming now.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Federal and local regulators would also need to radically reimagine traffic logistics and safety rules to accommodate what would essentially be a new dimension of navigation.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
From captivating audiences as Bernadette on The Big Bang Theory to reimagining a classic with Night Court, Melissa Rauch’s career is nothing short of dynamic.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimagine
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About 550 people — most of them online but about 50 in person — joined the meeting, which was held to revisit the proposal after opponents expressed fierce opposition and said they were blindsided by it.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Emanuel argued that the Democratic Party should prioritize everyday concerns that resonate with voters — like healthcare, education, and the rising cost of living — rather than internal debates or revisiting the 2024 election.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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Most players who aren’t reviewing the game should feel comfortable skipping these scenes and getting back to the action as quickly as possible.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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For the study, published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, scientists reviewed more than a dozen previous papers, including data on nearly 6,000 distance runners.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 May 2025
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What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.—
Time,
Time,
16 June 2023
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In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.—
Shantay Robinson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 May 2023
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“Reimagine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reimagine. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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